Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
@staffswildlife.bsky.social
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has been working to protect the wildlife and wild places in our wonderful county for over 50 years.
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From 25th Dec to 5th Jan, we're challenging you to do one wild thing a day. Don't worry, we'll be right there with you! You'll get daily emails from us with wild activities, ways to help nature, and much more.
It's FREE to take part: https://orlo.uk/kpgTj
🎥 Logan Walker
It's FREE to take part: https://orlo.uk/kpgTj
🎥 Logan Walker
Our car park at Hem Heath Woods #StokeonTrent has now reopened.
It was closed while contractors resurfaced some of the pathways as part of a wider project to improve the reserve.
Work has kindly been funded by @veoliaenvtrust.bsky.social through the Landfill Communities Fund. 💚
It was closed while contractors resurfaced some of the pathways as part of a wider project to improve the reserve.
Work has kindly been funded by @veoliaenvtrust.bsky.social through the Landfill Communities Fund. 💚
December 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Our car park at Hem Heath Woods #StokeonTrent has now reopened.
It was closed while contractors resurfaced some of the pathways as part of a wider project to improve the reserve.
Work has kindly been funded by @veoliaenvtrust.bsky.social through the Landfill Communities Fund. 💚
It was closed while contractors resurfaced some of the pathways as part of a wider project to improve the reserve.
Work has kindly been funded by @veoliaenvtrust.bsky.social through the Landfill Communities Fund. 💚
Lichfield Local Group New Year Bird Walk led by Colin Beresford.
📅 3 Jan 2026, 10am
📍Tucklesholme Nature Reserve, Car park on Station Lane, Walton- on Trent DE13 8EN.
💷 FREE, donations welcome.
For more info please contact Peter Norbury: 01543 257812 or [email protected]
📅 3 Jan 2026, 10am
📍Tucklesholme Nature Reserve, Car park on Station Lane, Walton- on Trent DE13 8EN.
💷 FREE, donations welcome.
For more info please contact Peter Norbury: 01543 257812 or [email protected]
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Lichfield Local Group New Year Bird Walk led by Colin Beresford.
📅 3 Jan 2026, 10am
📍Tucklesholme Nature Reserve, Car park on Station Lane, Walton- on Trent DE13 8EN.
💷 FREE, donations welcome.
For more info please contact Peter Norbury: 01543 257812 or [email protected]
📅 3 Jan 2026, 10am
📍Tucklesholme Nature Reserve, Car park on Station Lane, Walton- on Trent DE13 8EN.
💷 FREE, donations welcome.
For more info please contact Peter Norbury: 01543 257812 or [email protected]
From 25th Dec to 5th Jan, we're challenging you to do one wild thing a day. Don't worry, we'll be right there with you! You'll get daily emails from us with wild activities, ways to help nature, and much more.
It's FREE to take part: https://orlo.uk/kpgTj
🎥 Logan Walker
It's FREE to take part: https://orlo.uk/kpgTj
🎥 Logan Walker
December 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
From 25th Dec to 5th Jan, we're challenging you to do one wild thing a day. Don't worry, we'll be right there with you! You'll get daily emails from us with wild activities, ways to help nature, and much more.
It's FREE to take part: https://orlo.uk/kpgTj
🎥 Logan Walker
It's FREE to take part: https://orlo.uk/kpgTj
🎥 Logan Walker
🚨Today’s announcement from Gov weakens nature-positive planning.
This means more developments could go ahead without compensating for the loss of wildlife and habitats.
Wildlife Trust CEO Craig Bennett says: "Nature isn’t an optional extra – it’s the foundation of our future."
This means more developments could go ahead without compensating for the loss of wildlife and habitats.
Wildlife Trust CEO Craig Bennett says: "Nature isn’t an optional extra – it’s the foundation of our future."
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨Today’s announcement from Gov weakens nature-positive planning.
This means more developments could go ahead without compensating for the loss of wildlife and habitats.
Wildlife Trust CEO Craig Bennett says: "Nature isn’t an optional extra – it’s the foundation of our future."
This means more developments could go ahead without compensating for the loss of wildlife and habitats.
Wildlife Trust CEO Craig Bennett says: "Nature isn’t an optional extra – it’s the foundation of our future."
Winter nights are perfect for stargazing, and kids don’t even have to stay up late!
This weekend the Geminids meteor shower peaks overnight tonight (13-14 December) with shooting stars visible a few days before and after.
This weekend the Geminids meteor shower peaks overnight tonight (13-14 December) with shooting stars visible a few days before and after.
December 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Winter nights are perfect for stargazing, and kids don’t even have to stay up late!
This weekend the Geminids meteor shower peaks overnight tonight (13-14 December) with shooting stars visible a few days before and after.
This weekend the Geminids meteor shower peaks overnight tonight (13-14 December) with shooting stars visible a few days before and after.
Looking for something to watch? This nature show features footage from 1 of our reserves! 😍
Check out Moon: Nature’s Secret Force (Wild Side of the Moon) on Sky or NOW TV.
In June our assistant warden Alex helped Humble Bee Films to film on Highgate Common under a stunning full moon. 🌕
Check out Moon: Nature’s Secret Force (Wild Side of the Moon) on Sky or NOW TV.
In June our assistant warden Alex helped Humble Bee Films to film on Highgate Common under a stunning full moon. 🌕
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Looking for something to watch? This nature show features footage from 1 of our reserves! 😍
Check out Moon: Nature’s Secret Force (Wild Side of the Moon) on Sky or NOW TV.
In June our assistant warden Alex helped Humble Bee Films to film on Highgate Common under a stunning full moon. 🌕
Check out Moon: Nature’s Secret Force (Wild Side of the Moon) on Sky or NOW TV.
In June our assistant warden Alex helped Humble Bee Films to film on Highgate Common under a stunning full moon. 🌕
This #WorldSoilDay, we're exploring the connection between peatlands, carbon, and beavers.
Learn more in our latest blog post, and please consider donating to our appeal to bring beavers to Craddocks Moss, a local peatland in need of restoration.
Links in comments 👇
Learn more in our latest blog post, and please consider donating to our appeal to bring beavers to Craddocks Moss, a local peatland in need of restoration.
Links in comments 👇
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This #WorldSoilDay, we're exploring the connection between peatlands, carbon, and beavers.
Learn more in our latest blog post, and please consider donating to our appeal to bring beavers to Craddocks Moss, a local peatland in need of restoration.
Links in comments 👇
Learn more in our latest blog post, and please consider donating to our appeal to bring beavers to Craddocks Moss, a local peatland in need of restoration.
Links in comments 👇
Create your own beautiful wreath by weaving willow & decorate it using natural materials gathered from our own nature reserves. 🌿
- Sat 6 Dec, 2.30 - 4.30pm
- Sun 7 Dec, 10am – 1pm & 2.30 - 4.30pm
🏓 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge
- Sat 6 Dec, 2.30 - 4.30pm
- Sun 7 Dec, 10am – 1pm & 2.30 - 4.30pm
🏓 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge
December 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Create your own beautiful wreath by weaving willow & decorate it using natural materials gathered from our own nature reserves. 🌿
- Sat 6 Dec, 2.30 - 4.30pm
- Sun 7 Dec, 10am – 1pm & 2.30 - 4.30pm
🏓 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge
- Sat 6 Dec, 2.30 - 4.30pm
- Sun 7 Dec, 10am – 1pm & 2.30 - 4.30pm
🏓 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge
Rob from Viking Optics will be at The Wolselely Centre on Fri 12 Dec bet 10am & 3pm.
It's the perfect chance to try out scopes & binoculars in field conditions with expert advice on hand.
Rob can help find the perfect optic for you & products are available to buy on the day.
It's the perfect chance to try out scopes & binoculars in field conditions with expert advice on hand.
Rob can help find the perfect optic for you & products are available to buy on the day.
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Rob from Viking Optics will be at The Wolselely Centre on Fri 12 Dec bet 10am & 3pm.
It's the perfect chance to try out scopes & binoculars in field conditions with expert advice on hand.
Rob can help find the perfect optic for you & products are available to buy on the day.
It's the perfect chance to try out scopes & binoculars in field conditions with expert advice on hand.
Rob can help find the perfect optic for you & products are available to buy on the day.
It's #GivingTuesday 🙏 today is dedicated to celebrating and encouraging generosity around the world.
Here are three ways you can support Staffordshire Wildlife Trust 👇
Here are three ways you can support Staffordshire Wildlife Trust 👇
December 2, 2025 at 9:23 AM
It's #GivingTuesday 🙏 today is dedicated to celebrating and encouraging generosity around the world.
Here are three ways you can support Staffordshire Wildlife Trust 👇
Here are three ways you can support Staffordshire Wildlife Trust 👇
Step into frosty air, crunch through leaves, and fill 12 days with nature and joy ❄️
That's what #12DaysWild is all about! Each day between 25th Dec and 5th Jan, you'll receive inspiration, free digital resources, and activities straight to your inbox.
Sign up now: https://orlo.uk/VojcX
That's what #12DaysWild is all about! Each day between 25th Dec and 5th Jan, you'll receive inspiration, free digital resources, and activities straight to your inbox.
Sign up now: https://orlo.uk/VojcX
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Step into frosty air, crunch through leaves, and fill 12 days with nature and joy ❄️
That's what #12DaysWild is all about! Each day between 25th Dec and 5th Jan, you'll receive inspiration, free digital resources, and activities straight to your inbox.
Sign up now: https://orlo.uk/VojcX
That's what #12DaysWild is all about! Each day between 25th Dec and 5th Jan, you'll receive inspiration, free digital resources, and activities straight to your inbox.
Sign up now: https://orlo.uk/VojcX
Forget horror flicks - our wild spaces have their own “living dead” which support whole ecosystems.
These plants aren’t out for brains, but they are clinging to life in the strangest ways. 😱
These plants aren’t out for brains, but they are clinging to life in the strangest ways. 😱
December 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Forget horror flicks - our wild spaces have their own “living dead” which support whole ecosystems.
These plants aren’t out for brains, but they are clinging to life in the strangest ways. 😱
These plants aren’t out for brains, but they are clinging to life in the strangest ways. 😱
We were at #Stafford Railway Station this week chatting to passengers about planting for pollinators as part of our Every Place is a Wildlife Space project.
We teamed up with Cross Country Trains (Customer & Communities Improvement Fund), Avanti West Coast Rail & a keen group of volunteers.
We teamed up with Cross Country Trains (Customer & Communities Improvement Fund), Avanti West Coast Rail & a keen group of volunteers.
November 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We were at #Stafford Railway Station this week chatting to passengers about planting for pollinators as part of our Every Place is a Wildlife Space project.
We teamed up with Cross Country Trains (Customer & Communities Improvement Fund), Avanti West Coast Rail & a keen group of volunteers.
We teamed up with Cross Country Trains (Customer & Communities Improvement Fund), Avanti West Coast Rail & a keen group of volunteers.
Need to get ahead on your Christmas shopping? We're hosting an indoor Christmas Market this Sunday at The Wolseley Centre bet 10am - 4pm. 🎁
There will be a fantastic selection of artisan items available & our cafe will be serving up a delicious range of festive hot drinks & food too. ☕
There will be a fantastic selection of artisan items available & our cafe will be serving up a delicious range of festive hot drinks & food too. ☕
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Need to get ahead on your Christmas shopping? We're hosting an indoor Christmas Market this Sunday at The Wolseley Centre bet 10am - 4pm. 🎁
There will be a fantastic selection of artisan items available & our cafe will be serving up a delicious range of festive hot drinks & food too. ☕
There will be a fantastic selection of artisan items available & our cafe will be serving up a delicious range of festive hot drinks & food too. ☕
🌳 It's #NationalTreeWeek! This week marks the start of the tree planting season in the UK. The cooler months give small trees the best chance of survival.
To celebrate, Wolseley Grounds Person, Tom, is planting some native black poplars with Pinc Woodland students.
To celebrate, Wolseley Grounds Person, Tom, is planting some native black poplars with Pinc Woodland students.
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌳 It's #NationalTreeWeek! This week marks the start of the tree planting season in the UK. The cooler months give small trees the best chance of survival.
To celebrate, Wolseley Grounds Person, Tom, is planting some native black poplars with Pinc Woodland students.
To celebrate, Wolseley Grounds Person, Tom, is planting some native black poplars with Pinc Woodland students.
Wildlife Trusts Unite for Nature Recovery!
Staffordshire & Cheshire Wildlife Trusts are teaming up to restore Greenbooth Nature Reserve, creating habitats for birds & rare fungi.
💚 Nature needs partnerships like this!
👉 Link in first comment + watch the video
Staffordshire & Cheshire Wildlife Trusts are teaming up to restore Greenbooth Nature Reserve, creating habitats for birds & rare fungi.
💚 Nature needs partnerships like this!
👉 Link in first comment + watch the video
November 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Wildlife Trusts Unite for Nature Recovery!
Staffordshire & Cheshire Wildlife Trusts are teaming up to restore Greenbooth Nature Reserve, creating habitats for birds & rare fungi.
💚 Nature needs partnerships like this!
👉 Link in first comment + watch the video
Staffordshire & Cheshire Wildlife Trusts are teaming up to restore Greenbooth Nature Reserve, creating habitats for birds & rare fungi.
💚 Nature needs partnerships like this!
👉 Link in first comment + watch the video
Struggling for Christmas present ideas for your nature loving friend or family member? Our 2026 wildlife calendar is the perfect solution!
It features 12 beautiful images of Staffordshire's wildlife and wild places, making it the perfect gift for those who appreciate nature.
It features 12 beautiful images of Staffordshire's wildlife and wild places, making it the perfect gift for those who appreciate nature.
November 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Struggling for Christmas present ideas for your nature loving friend or family member? Our 2026 wildlife calendar is the perfect solution!
It features 12 beautiful images of Staffordshire's wildlife and wild places, making it the perfect gift for those who appreciate nature.
It features 12 beautiful images of Staffordshire's wildlife and wild places, making it the perfect gift for those who appreciate nature.
Only 1 week to go until our indoor Christmas Market! 🎄
📍 The Wolseley Centre, Sunday 30 Nov, 10am - 4pm
Browse a beautiful selection of artisan stalls offering unique handmade gifts — the perfect chance to find unique gifts for your loved ones. FREE entry.
📍 The Wolseley Centre, Sunday 30 Nov, 10am - 4pm
Browse a beautiful selection of artisan stalls offering unique handmade gifts — the perfect chance to find unique gifts for your loved ones. FREE entry.
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Only 1 week to go until our indoor Christmas Market! 🎄
📍 The Wolseley Centre, Sunday 30 Nov, 10am - 4pm
Browse a beautiful selection of artisan stalls offering unique handmade gifts — the perfect chance to find unique gifts for your loved ones. FREE entry.
📍 The Wolseley Centre, Sunday 30 Nov, 10am - 4pm
Browse a beautiful selection of artisan stalls offering unique handmade gifts — the perfect chance to find unique gifts for your loved ones. FREE entry.
🌍 COP30 has taken place in Brazil!
COP30 marks a critical halfway point to 2030, the deadline for countries to deliver on their Paris Agreement climate pledges.
📸 Ben Porter
👇 read more
COP30 marks a critical halfway point to 2030, the deadline for countries to deliver on their Paris Agreement climate pledges.
📸 Ben Porter
👇 read more
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🌍 COP30 has taken place in Brazil!
COP30 marks a critical halfway point to 2030, the deadline for countries to deliver on their Paris Agreement climate pledges.
📸 Ben Porter
👇 read more
COP30 marks a critical halfway point to 2030, the deadline for countries to deliver on their Paris Agreement climate pledges.
📸 Ben Porter
👇 read more
12 Days Wild is back ❄️
We're challenging you to do one wild thing a day from 25th Dec - 5th Jan. It could be anything from recycling your Christmas tree to trying stargazing 💫
It's completely free to take part! Sign up: https://orlo.uk/wyq6u
We're challenging you to do one wild thing a day from 25th Dec - 5th Jan. It could be anything from recycling your Christmas tree to trying stargazing 💫
It's completely free to take part! Sign up: https://orlo.uk/wyq6u
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
12 Days Wild is back ❄️
We're challenging you to do one wild thing a day from 25th Dec - 5th Jan. It could be anything from recycling your Christmas tree to trying stargazing 💫
It's completely free to take part! Sign up: https://orlo.uk/wyq6u
We're challenging you to do one wild thing a day from 25th Dec - 5th Jan. It could be anything from recycling your Christmas tree to trying stargazing 💫
It's completely free to take part! Sign up: https://orlo.uk/wyq6u
⛔ Advance notice of car park closure at Hem Heath Woods #StokeonTrent
The main car park (off Trentham Road/A5035) will be closed from Mon 24 Nov for 2 weeks. Visitors can still enter the woodlands on foot.
The main car park (off Trentham Road/A5035) will be closed from Mon 24 Nov for 2 weeks. Visitors can still enter the woodlands on foot.
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
⛔ Advance notice of car park closure at Hem Heath Woods #StokeonTrent
The main car park (off Trentham Road/A5035) will be closed from Mon 24 Nov for 2 weeks. Visitors can still enter the woodlands on foot.
The main car park (off Trentham Road/A5035) will be closed from Mon 24 Nov for 2 weeks. Visitors can still enter the woodlands on foot.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us for an early bird adventure & breakfast at The Wolseley Centre near #Rugeley 🐦
Enjoy the morning quiet of the nature reserve & discover how to identify the beautiful birdlife that call this place home.
📷 Wren by Andy Rouse
Enjoy the morning quiet of the nature reserve & discover how to identify the beautiful birdlife that call this place home.
📷 Wren by Andy Rouse
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us for an early bird adventure & breakfast at The Wolseley Centre near #Rugeley 🐦
Enjoy the morning quiet of the nature reserve & discover how to identify the beautiful birdlife that call this place home.
📷 Wren by Andy Rouse
Enjoy the morning quiet of the nature reserve & discover how to identify the beautiful birdlife that call this place home.
📷 Wren by Andy Rouse
Big news! We’re improving one of our most-loved woodlands. 🌳
Thanks to £126k from @veoliaenvtrust.bsky.social we’ll plant trees, improve paths & help bluebells thrive at #HemHeathWood #Stoke
Thanks to Veolia Environmental Trust & the Landfill Communities Fund! #TheLCF
📷 CN Harding
Thanks to £126k from @veoliaenvtrust.bsky.social we’ll plant trees, improve paths & help bluebells thrive at #HemHeathWood #Stoke
Thanks to Veolia Environmental Trust & the Landfill Communities Fund! #TheLCF
📷 CN Harding
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Big news! We’re improving one of our most-loved woodlands. 🌳
Thanks to £126k from @veoliaenvtrust.bsky.social we’ll plant trees, improve paths & help bluebells thrive at #HemHeathWood #Stoke
Thanks to Veolia Environmental Trust & the Landfill Communities Fund! #TheLCF
📷 CN Harding
Thanks to £126k from @veoliaenvtrust.bsky.social we’ll plant trees, improve paths & help bluebells thrive at #HemHeathWood #Stoke
Thanks to Veolia Environmental Trust & the Landfill Communities Fund! #TheLCF
📷 CN Harding
Craft your own beautiful wreath by weaving willow into a ring then decorate it using natural materials gathered from our own nature reserves. 🌿
📍 The Wolseley Centre (bet Rugeley & Stafford)
📍 The Wolseley Centre (bet Rugeley & Stafford)
November 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Craft your own beautiful wreath by weaving willow into a ring then decorate it using natural materials gathered from our own nature reserves. 🌿
📍 The Wolseley Centre (bet Rugeley & Stafford)
📍 The Wolseley Centre (bet Rugeley & Stafford)
We’re excited to share that the historic bridge at our Cotton Dell Nature Reserve has been beautifully restored!
Dating back to the late 1700s, it's a remarkable piece of local heritage built using the traditional dry stone technique. Over time, weather & a landslip left it at risk of collapse...
Dating back to the late 1700s, it's a remarkable piece of local heritage built using the traditional dry stone technique. Over time, weather & a landslip left it at risk of collapse...
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We’re excited to share that the historic bridge at our Cotton Dell Nature Reserve has been beautifully restored!
Dating back to the late 1700s, it's a remarkable piece of local heritage built using the traditional dry stone technique. Over time, weather & a landslip left it at risk of collapse...
Dating back to the late 1700s, it's a remarkable piece of local heritage built using the traditional dry stone technique. Over time, weather & a landslip left it at risk of collapse...